tilt steering wheel play 87

GregGA · Nov 22, 2014

A couple of times when I get in the Jeep(87 XJ) I grab the steering wheel, and it drops, or pulls down a "notch". It also has about a 1/4 inch of vertical play. Is there an easy way to fix this? Based on a fast internet search, it looks like it takes 3 sets of tools I don't have

. This is probably something I have to live with?

Johnnie Walker · Nov 22, 2014

IIRC, it requires tightening bolts in the column.

1990JEEPXJ · Nov 22, 2014

the only somewhat special tool is a steering wheel puller. its a relatively easy but tedious job. just search for a method. its a GM column

cruiser54 · Nov 22, 2014

GregGA said:
A couple of times when I get in the Jeep(87 XJ) I grab the steering wheel, and it drops, or pulls down a "notch". It also has about a 1/4 inch of vertical play. Is there an easy way to fix this? Based on a fast internet search, it looks like it takes 3 sets of tools I don't have. This is probably something I have to live with?

Here ya go:

http://www.elcaminocentral.com/showthread.php?t=27192

GregGA · Nov 22, 2014

Thanks Cruiser. Great instructions. You ever do this, and if so how did it go?

cruiser54 · Nov 22, 2014

GregGA said:
Thanks Cruiser. Great instructions. You ever do this, and if so how did it go?

I haven't but I watched a buddy do it.

You need the tool to depress the lock plate.

And, a steering wheel puller.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/o...hTiWJm1o2K-E67y--frGbbEt4dbkLgpFPshoCZSrw_wcB

Tim_MN · Nov 23, 2014

Buy, make, or rent the special tools. The job goes faster, and there is much less swearing and throwing of tools.

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